Topic: Golf Talk / Ron Budge Trophy

Keysborough defeated Rossdale 4 / 3 to win the Ron Budge Trophy played at Spring Valley yesterday. It was Keysborough’s first victory in the event, which has a ten year history.

Topic: Golf Talk / Daly to return to Coolum for PGA

PGA has a rich history and is definately second to the Australian Open. The PGA has been played on all the fine courses Australia wide and eventhough it has had sponsorship problems over the last 15 years it still ranks higher than The Aust Masters.

Topic: Golf Talk / Daly to return to Coolum for PGA

Good luck to him. Assume no appearance money just expenses. He owes us a lot !!!!!!! All said on previous posts.

Topic: Golf Talk / John Daly at the Masters

$50k is not a bad punt for the organisers. He is worth nothing more.

Let’s just see if he makes the cut, my thinking is highly unlikely.

If he stuffs up this time we will never see the man again.

Topic: Your Favourite Golf Courses / Dave is coming to Vic again from WA...need some help

thnaks will cross that off…going to play dunes…is st andrews beach gone bust or something someone said…

can you get on the national…and what is mornington like or rosebud like

so John (Daly) how did you make a 14?....well i missed the putt ior a 13 dickhead

Dave, Rosebud is very good. Reasonably cost effective as well. Mornington is not as good but is very scenic and worth a game. I would prefer Rosebud over the two.

Topic: Golf Talk / Appleby on Denton Tonight

Agree with the thoughts of Apples winning a Major in time. Of all the Aussies he is equal with Ogilvy in having the best ‘all round’ game. Every aspect of his game is sound. Like any sport all he needs is the breaks and a bit of good luck and he will be there.

Topic: Golf Talk / John Daly at the Masters

All I can say is ‘what are The Masters organisers thinking in inviting JD to Huntingdale’.

How many times are they going to allow this former great to let people down. Sure people will come and watch him, he is an attraction. I just wonder whether he can justify the expense. If he makes the cut it will be a bloody miracle.

I just can’t believe that the organisors could not spend the appearance money on one of a hundred qualified golfers around the world to make it to Huntingdale.

Topic: Golf Talk / The NSW Open: A Fine Vintage

Interesting to see the return of Ian Baker Finch to a four round tournament. Let’s hope the old magic is still there !

Topic: Your Favourite Golf Courses / Dave is coming to Vic again from WA...need some help

You say you don’t mind driving, that is an understatement if ever I heard one !!! If you stay at Sale you can play Lakes Entrance, Metung (9 holer) and Trafalgar. All very good courses.

Topic: Golf Talk / TOUGH DAY OUT

That was some challenge. Well done on completing the round. I bet heaps pulled out (????).

Topic: Golf Talk / ranfurlie golf memberships??

wanna-rio. Ranfurlie is IMO a very good layout with facilities to match. As per the last comment it can be a bit exposed to the elements there but the times I have played it has been very still , at worst a gentle breeze, and I really like the course. It has a superb mixture of long and short holes and the Clayton design is fair for all. Fairways are very generous and the greens medium to large. I say go for it at that price !!

Topic: Golf Talk / tee length

Against the many trends I prefer a low position. I find much better control.

Topic: Golf Talk / Judging Distance

Distances at your home course are reasonably easy to estimate , the troubles are on unfamiliar away courses. I really don’t know how you could play to your expectations without the use of course guides or markers. Also I add just another reason why the likes of Thomson, Snead and Nagle etc were so darn good in there days without a lot of distance aides.

Topic: Your Favourite Golf Courses / Metung (Vic) Golf

Never knew they had a course at Metung. Lakes Entrance is a pearler though. Play it if you haven’t already!

Thanks. Yes have heard about Lakes Entrance and it’s quality, completely paased my mind and only 10 minutes drive away. Metung is a nine holer and from all reports well designed.

Topic: Your Favourite Golf Courses / Metung (Vic) Golf

Has anybody played Kings Grove at Metung. Opinions please.

Topic: Golf Equipment / How many wear gloves?

I wear a glove and it gives me a sense of security. Summertime the glove acts as deterrant against sweat moisture. I prefer the all weather type glove against leather.

Topic: Your Favourite Golf Courses / The New Croydon

Wow sounds like one tough test. The old Croydon course sounds like a soda to this one. Interesting to see how the course is rated over time.

Topic: Golf Talk / Americans in Europe

With the latest financial crisis the selfish yanks will be spreading their wings. The unfortunate aspect is that here in Australia we will gain very little benefit. Maybe the ‘second tier’ players may add some support to Australasia. We certainly require a boost in player support to re-attract the big crowds back to golf.

Topic: Golf Talk / Tour Championship or not?

I preferred the Tour Championship when it was all of the winners from during the season.

Then it was a top notch field worthy of a Tour Championship.

If they wanted to widen the field all they simply need to do is invite everyone who was either 1st or 2nd through the year in the PGA and Major events.

<——- One European praying for a fit Tiger in 2 years time. At least with him in the US Team we can guarantee another Euro win in the Ryder Cup. ;)

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Agree. The current format is RUBBISH.

Topic: Golf Talk / Ryder Cup Valhalla

Great viewing. How important is the home ground advantage. C’mon Europe, big challenge on day 3, I think they can do it. Pairings are so important and the pressure is on the Yanks.

Topic: Golf Talk / 2 to 3 day golf escape... where would you go?

Mornington Peninsula is the go, so many quality golf courses at reasonable costs. Night life however would be a concern if you like the ‘high life’. Restaurants in all areas are top notch. Go for it.

Topic: Golf Talk / Who is your favourite Aussie, and also non Aussie golfer?

Fave Aussie – Jan
Golf balls in a bath tub…….mmmmm

Does anyone have a putter made for an Aussie tour player?

I have the original copy of that mag. Maybe worth a shilling or two !!!

Topic: Golf Talk / What do you do?

(1)Report the player to the Match Committee representative. Every club has them.

(11) Avoid him like the plague and hopefully the penny will drop.

(111) As stated previously it is the low handicappers responsibility to alert this person to slow play.

Topic: Golf Talk / Sand Buckets

played at barnbougle dunes & was told there are no sand buckets & not to fill in divots. greenkeepers fill them up. they also dont rake bunkers ( no rakes )

Sounds like Peter Thomson has got into the boys ears at Barnbougle.

In referance to an earlier post regarding filling divots on par 3’s. Most courses prefer the greens staff to fill the divots with seeded soil/sand.

Topic: Your Favourite Golf Courses / RACV buys Royal Pines @ Gold Coast

Good on the RACV …. maybe the next step is to involve themselves in the Aust PGA Tour and promote their wares via a sponsorship deal. We need a local sponsor who are passionate about the game, not these ‘fly by night’ finance companies.